Discover the Area
Explore Ellijay & Gilmer County
Walnut Mountain places you close to the best of North Georgia — orchards, wineries, trails, rivers, festivals, dining, and small-town character in every season.
Whether you're visiting an orchard in the fall, spending an afternoon downtown, riding local trails, or relaxing at a winery, the Ellijay area offers something memorable in every season. This is mountain living — with everything that comes with it.
What's Around You
Seasonal · Family-Friendly
Apple Orchards & Farm Markets
U-pick orchards, apple houses, cider, fried pies, and farm markets that define the Ellijay experience.
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Annual · October
Georgia Apple Festival
Now in its 55th year — two October weekends of vendors, live music, food, crafts, and fall tradition.
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Year-Round · 21+
Wineries, Cideries & Breweries
Scenic vineyards, tasting rooms, hard cideries, craft breweries, and distilleries throughout the area.
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All Skill Levels
Mountain Biking
Gilmer County is Georgia's Mountain Bike Capital — with trails for beginners through advanced riders.
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Year-Round
Hiking, Rivers & Outdoors
Mountain trails, cold rivers, scenic lakes, state parks, and the Appalachian foothills at your door.
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Year-Round
Downtown Dining
Locally owned restaurants, a craft brewery, cafés, and sweets shops on and around the downtown square.
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Year-Round
Downtown Shopping
Boutiques, antiques, local art, specialty stores, and a walkable small-town district worth exploring.
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Apple Capital of Georgia
Orchards, farm markets & apple houses
Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia
Trails for every skill level
Appalachian Trail Community
Hiking, rivers & mountain scenery